Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - Weekends Only

Paddington Place Cottages; Bixby (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

Comprehensive benefits – Medical, Vision, Dental

401 K Plan

PTO

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonus Program

Flexible Spending & Daycare Account

Education Assistance

Job summary

A residential care facility in Bixby, Oklahoma is seeking a licensed Certified Medication Aide. In this role, you will assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by attending physicians. Candidates must possess a high school education or equivalent and must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care for residents. The position emphasizes teamwork, independent decision-making, and maintaining confidentiality. Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Certified Medication Aide with state-approved training.
• Knowledge and skills required for age-appropriate resident care.
• Ability to document certifications upon application.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administering medications as per physician's orders.
• Report errors in medication administration.
• Maintain communication with nursing staff and physicians.
• Participate in facility surveys and inspections.
• Ensure confidentiality of resident information.

Skills

Administering medications

English language proficiency

Team collaboration

Independent decision-making

Patient care

Education

High school education or equivalent

Tools

Medication administration systems

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Comprehensive benefits – Medical, Vision, Dental
• Insure Oklahoma – Subsidies to eligible employees
• Maternity Leave – Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• 401 K Plan
• PTO
• Holiday Pay
• Life Insurance
• Referral Bonus Program
• Flexible Spending & Daycare Account
• Employee Monthly Appreciation Activities
• Perfect Attendance Bonus for Full-time Hourly Staff
• ON DEMAND PAY – (PayActiv – access to weekly pay)
• Education Assistance – We will support you as you go back to school

Exclusive Discounts

• AT&T & Verizon
• Insight & Dell
• Staples
• United Moving Services
• OKRIN & Sherwin Williams
• AMC Movies
• Premium Seats USA (concert & sports events)
• LMT Club & Member Auto Buying by TrueCar
• Abenity Travel Center
• Six Flags
• Harry & David Gifts & Godiva

Purpose of Your Job Position

The primary purpose of your job position is to assist in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of the attending physician, the nurse supervisor or charge nurse, and the Director of Nursing Services. The administration of medications shall be in accordance with established nursing standards, the policies, procedures, and practices of this facility, and the requirements of this state.

Education

Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education or its equivalent.

Experience

Must be a licensed Certified Medication Aide having successfully completed a state approved training program and any necessary examination(s) in accordance with laws of this State.

Job Functions

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

• Follow the policies and procedures of the facility governing the administering of medications to residents.
• Note and report errors in the administration of medications.
• Assist in developing and implementing procedures or programs of the facility that seek to determine what medication errors are taking place, when, where, and why they occur, and how they can be prevented.
• Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, charts, reports, etc., and submit these as may be required.
• Maintain a friendly, productive, working relationship with other members of the department of nursing, attending physicians, the Medical Director, and pharmacists.
• Report any complaints or grievances made by residents to the Director of Nursing Services.
• Participate and cooperate with any facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing Services.
• Agree not to disclose assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident/facility information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator.
• Agree not to disclose resident’s protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator.
• Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility’s information system.
• Report known or suspected incidents of fraud to the Administrator.
• Ensure that departmental computer workstations left unattended are properly logged off or the password protected automatic screen‑saver activates within established facility policy guidelines.

Specific Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age‑related needs of the residents served.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and the team concept.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Must provide documentation of such certification upon application for the position.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.